If Wrestling Is Fake, Why Does It Hurt?

Send us Fan MailA Facebook rant about a wrestler “being rude” turns into a perfect lesson on heel heat, getting worked, and why independent wrestling fans still react like it’s real. We also preview our upcoming NGW interview, break down Innovate’s expansion draft, and hit the biggest moments from WWE and NXT lately. • a parent calling out Nick Hamrick online and why that reaction is the point of a heel • what “heat” means in pro wrestling and why nothing is off-limits for crowd reaction • our remote interview next week with NGW co-owners Cody Ford and Eddy Shepherd • NGW WrestleWars on July 26 at the Mill and Mine in Knoxville and the names being announced • quick hits on other shows and wrestlers we’re watching across the indie scene • WWE Night of Champions reactions and where the title picture could go next • our NXT trip recap and why live wrestling changes everything • Innovate’s expansion draft into Alliance and Federation plus how trades and free agents work • Axton Ray vs Troy Parker going the distance and Axton Ray signing with the NWA Make sure you follow, follow us on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram. Patreon. But yeah, check out Patreon for exclusive content. Make sure you follow us on everything. Spotify, like, comment, share, YouTube. Comment and like on YouTube and sub to us. And turn on notifications.  Check us out on Socials Don't forget to Like, Sub, Comment, Write a letter, Call us, Meet us, Come on the podcast.Support Independent wrestlingDon't be such a mark todayRING THE BELL!